The Jewish Board

KNICKS IN FIVE! 🏀🔵 New York knows the power of movement - whether you’re playing on a team, shooting hoops, taking a walk, dancing, or stretching, moving your body can support your mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and help build connection.

The Jewish Board knows that health care includes whole-person care: emotional, physical, social, and community-based. See all the free fitness classes + activities that New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has to offer this summer: https://on.nyc.gov/3Qw02Tv or https://on.nyc.gov/2SAXikJ

Shape Up NYC : NYC Parks NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you. Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes every week at dozens of locations across New York City

🥵 NYC, its a hot one on Thursday, 6/18. Extreme heat affects us physically and can also affect our mental health. PLUS, some medications may make it harder for your body to cool down.

If you take an SSRI (an antidepressant like Prozac, Lexapro or Prozac), or another mental health medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to stay safe during hot weather:

Heat and Medications - NYC Health Hot weather is increasing in severity and frequency due to climate change and kills more New Yorkers, on average, than any other extreme weather event. Hot weather predisposes people to hyperthermia (heat stress) and exacerbates existing medical and mental health conditions.

Support The Jewish Board's Young Leaders Committee a week from today at the second annual pickleball games to benefit the Abe III supportive housing residence. Learn more here https://bit.ly/4t80p4S

There is still time to join them! All skill levels are welcome for this fun night of sport, networking with other young professionals, and fundraising for a great cause.

is about belonging. When Boris was facing isolation, language barriers, and depression, compassionate care helped open the door to healing. Because mental health care should be .

Boris's Story: Finding Care in a New Country Learn how we helped Boris address his loneliness and depression so he could continue building a better life.

Public high school students who identified their sexual orientation as le***an, gay, bisexual, or some other way were more likely to report feeling persistent sadness or hopelessness compared with heterosexual students. This may be linked to the discrimination, bullying, or social rejection that LGBTQ+ students can face.

It’s essential to provide access to mental health resources in order to create supportive environments where all students feel accepted. Join us at jewishboard.org/signup for updates on how we're creating supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students.

We are thrilled to announce the success of last night’s Spring Benefit at beautiful Gotham Hall, where we honored our Trustee, Steven L. Fasman, with The Saul Z. Cohen Leadership Award, and Ropes & Gray with The Walter Mendelsohn Justice and Advocacy Award.

Through this event, we raised over $1.5 million towards providing mental health services for New Yorkers. It’s an amazing testament to Steven, Ropes & Gray, and their family, friends, and supporters. We can’t thank you enough for your time and generosity!

We’re getting ready to celebrate Steven L. Fasman with the Saul Z. Cohen Leadership Award and Ropes & Gray LLP with the Walter Mendelsohn Justice and Advocacy Award at this year’s Spring Benefit!